Holy Spirit Hospital

Location : US:PA:Camp HIll
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 1.00
Shift : Day
Hours : 7:00a - 3:30p; Every other Holiday/Weekend

JOB SUMMARY:

Prepares the patient for and performs the day-to-day transports, admissions of patients, and assist in safe patient handling throughout the Health System, providing care as indicated to these patients during the transport as directed under general supervision, per established policies and procedures and within the mission and values of Penn State Health System.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

High School Diploma or equivalency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Maintains current competence in monitor removal and replacement, oxygen application and capnography training.

Patient Assessment and Care Independently transports patients via stretcher and wheelchair (requested assistance for beds) with accompanying equipment safely, in a timely manner. Maintains current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR) at all times during employment.

Selects, maintains, and troubleshoots all transport/lift equipment (i.e. wheelchairs, stretch ers, lift equipment) for proper function, operation and cleanliness, taking appropriate action when cleaning or repair is necessary.

Ability to read, write, understand simple sentences in order to maintain logs and follow basic patient care.

Knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and the ability to assess patient needs relative to his/her specific age and physical size/condition for safe transport/lift purposes.

Ability to work under stress due to consistent high demand for transport/lift resources Basic computer skills.

Penn State Health Offers an exceptional benefit package including but not limited to:

Generous Paid Time Off and Personal Time

Medical Benefits (No waiting period)

Dental and Vision Benefits

Matching 401K retirement plan

Tuition assistance

ABOUT CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA:

We are proud to possess a vibrant urban area surrounded by small town rural communities which affords exceptional cultural opportunities including the Harrisburg Symphony, Allenberry Resort & Playhouse and The Chambersburg Community Theater, museums, Jubilee Day (oldest 1 day street fair on the east coast), farmer’s markets and some of the finest dining in the region. For the outdoors enthusiast, we have ample opportunities for hiking, biking, rowing, skiing, and hunting. For sports lovers, we are home to the American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears, the Washington Nationals AA Baseball’s Harrisburg Senators, and the Williams Grove Speedway. South Central Pennsylvania is an exceptional combination of rural, suburban, and city living is within a 2-hour drive to weekend destinations such as the Poconos’s, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Annapolis, and Baltimore, and only a 3-hour drive from New York City, Pittsburgh, and the eastern shore.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.